EPCOT Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

Haymarket2008

Haymarket2008

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Cmdr_Crimson said:
I Had gone on the ride today and wow...Having been gone for 2 years and seeing how neglected that attraction has become is sad...
  1. The Sound Lab Figment doesn't even move his mouth anymore
  2. The Sight Lab Screen is horribly Blurry and bleeding brightness over the text
  3. The Smell lab....Well, it stinks and I don't mean by that of course..But, for whatever reasons guests who think they are smelling something bad (and man do they over react to something that doesn't even smell). The room alone just has that Skunk-Funk.
  4. The Figment AA By the Touch & Taste Lab...Use to have more livelier movements now it's just minor moves here and there..
  5. Imagination's gift shop just have some Minor Figment things now and that's really sad to me..
But, those were just my little bit of investigating happening there...I really hope they have something in store that would appease everyone..
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Agreed. This thing is on its’ last legs. Apart from it being technically in a state of disrepair, it just is a clunky, dated and uninteresting attraction. With the whole park in the midst of a slow transformation, it cannot stand on its own like some attractions.
 
Mac Tonight

Mac Tonight

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realBobChapek said:
It's crazy to think we are even having this discussion. It should be a no brainer to make this ride fantastic again, yet here we are, questioning how much longer we have to put up with this version, and if the next version will even be a worthy replacement or just a cash grab.
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shame you're not the guy in charge who gets to make those kinds of big decisions...
 
Figments Friend

Figments Friend

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realBobChapek said:
It's crazy to think we are even having this discussion. It should be a no brainer to make this ride fantastic again, yet here we are, questioning how much longer we have to put up with this version, and if the next version will even be a worthy replacement or just a cash grab.
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Hey Bob, maybe you of all people can maybe....you know .... have a influence on that...?
I mean, you ARE the guy in charge of the Parks now, so what's the holdup?
And don't tell me 'budget restrictions'.

The Walt Disney Company made 12.6 BILLION dollars in PURE PROFIT last year alone.
So don't give me any of that 'we can't afford it right now, with all the money going into Epcot construction right now' jazz.

Man up, boy, and tell your buddy Bobby to get on this!

🤨

-
 
montyz81

montyz81

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realBobChapek said:
It's crazy to think we are even having this discussion. It should be a no brainer to make this ride fantastic again, yet here we are, questioning how much longer we have to put up with this version, and if the next version will even be a worthy replacement or just a cash grab.
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My guess is that the phase 2 plans include a full demo of the building or at least a gutting like UoE. To much cost all at one time to do that. I suspect by 2025 we will see a new ride.
 
RSoxNo1

RSoxNo1

Well-Known Member
Cmdr_Crimson said:
I Had gone on the ride today and wow...Having been gone for 2 years and seeing how neglected that attraction has become is sad...
  1. The Sound Lab Figment doesn't even move his mouth anymore
  2. The Sight Lab Screen is horribly Blurry and bleeding brightness over the text
  3. The Smell lab....Well, it stinks and I don't mean by that of course..But, for whatever reasons guests who think they are smelling something bad (and man do they over react to something that doesn't even smell). The room alone just has that Skunk-Funk.
  4. The Figment AA By the Touch & Taste Lab...Use to have more livelier movements now it's just minor moves here and there..
  5. Imagination's gift shop just have some Minor Figment things now and that's really sad to me..
But, those were just my little bit of investigating happening there...I really hope they have something in store that would appease everyone..
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The screens throughout the attraction seem like DVD quality.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
montyz81 said:
My guess is that the phase 2 plans include a full demo of the building or at least a gutting like UoE. To much cost all at one time to do that. I suspect by 2025 we will see a new ride.
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We are on phase three already. Proposals include gutting, full demo or partial demo.

By the end of 2023 there might be an indication in the park of the choice.
 
Mickeynerd17

Mickeynerd17

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marni1971 said:
We are on phase three already. Proposals include gutting, full demo or partial demo.

By the end of 2023 there might be an indication in the park of the choice.
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Dang, if that's the case, i'm hoping for a gutting. Maybe they will put an LPS ride in there. That would be awesome. As long as figment is there I'll be happy.
 
Mickeynerd17

Mickeynerd17

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DoleWhipDrea said:
I really hope the glass pyramids remain. They’re one of my favorite pieces of architecture...they’re just really special.

Wouldn’t it cost more to demo the entire structure and build a newer structure than gut the inside?
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I'm really not sure, I guess it depends on what they want to do and whether the building will be able to support that. Sometimes its easier to repurpose the old building, other times it's better to just start with a clean slate. It all depends on what they want.
 
trainplane3

trainplane3

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DoleWhipDrea said:
I really hope the glass pyramids remain. They’re one of my favorite pieces of architecture...they’re just really special.

Wouldn’t it cost more to demo the entire structure and build a newer structure than gut the inside?
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It would depend. Do they want a trackless ride? Go and pour a level floor and also gut everything. Is the building awkward to retrofit(too purpose built)? Demo and build another warehouse. Will the next version have a turntable? Can the cemented and locked turntable work or is it too far gone to be worth saving? Can we retrofit a new turntable? The various systems in the building are probably old and would require replacement. Is there a real reason to save the building?

Lots of questions that we won't know the answer to until an announcement.

Similar situation: My airport went through a big study recently. The landside terminal opened in the early 90s was deemed too large and out of date to be worth keeping and upgrading. They're going to demo it and build an entire new terminal instead. And also do away with the peoplemover. I was surprised but the study doc seemed to make a lot of sense.
 
Mickeynerd17

Mickeynerd17

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trainplane3 said:
It would depend. Do they want a trackless ride? Go and pour a level floor and also gut everything. Is the building awkward to retrofit(too purpose built)? Demo and build another warehouse. Will the next version have a turntable? Can the cemented and locked turntable work or is it too far gone to be worth saving? Can we retrofit a new turntable? The various systems in the building are probably old and would require replacement. Is there a real reason to save the building?

Lots of questions that we won't know the answer to until an announcement.

Similar situation: My airport went through a big study recently. The landside terminal opened in the early 90s was deemed too large and out of date to be worth keeping and upgrading. They're going to demo it and build an entire new terminal instead. And also do away with the peoplemover. I was surprised but the study doc seemed to make a lot of sense.
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The turntable is so messed up, there is no way it will ever work again, plus most of it is gone anyhow. It's remains are below the floor at the load of the current ride. Makes me sad thinking about it. 😭
 

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